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Can a foreigner buy a property in Switzerland in the name of a company?
No, a foreigner is not permitted to buy a residential property in Switzerland in the name of a foreign company, they must buy in their personal name.
There are exceptions:
It is permitted to buy certain properties in Andermatt in the name of a foreign company which have been specifically exempted from this rule.
It is also permitted to buy a property which is classed as a “hotel serviced apartment” in the name of a foreign controlled company.
Nordic in Saastal Village is an example of a remarkable hotel serviced apartment.
Information correct as of 18th June 2024. This may change as rules and regulations change often, so please contact us directly if you have any specific enquiries.
There are exceptions:
It is permitted to buy certain properties in Andermatt in the name of a foreign company which have been specifically exempted from this rule.
It is also permitted to buy a property which is classed as a “hotel serviced apartment” in the name of a foreign controlled company.
Nordic in Saastal Village is an example of a remarkable hotel serviced apartment.
Information correct as of 18th June 2024. This may change as rules and regulations change often, so please contact us directly if you have any specific enquiries.
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